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rhodizonic, a. [Gr. to be rose-red.].

Pertaining to, or designating, a colorless crystalline substance (called rhodizonic acid, and carboxylic acid) obtained from potassium carboxide and from certain quinones. It forms brilliant red, yellow, and purple salts. [1913 Webster]

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